WoW Classic Dungeons & Instances

Wow Classic Dungeons Overview
  • Author: Furious
  • Date: December 1, 2018
  • Updated: November 5, 2023
  • Expansion: WoW Classic

Welcome to our dungeon guide for WoW Classic! Azeroth is home to more than 20 combined dungeons and raids, all of which offer some exciting and useful loot on your journey to level 60 and beyond. Every dungeon has level requirements, but you’ll always need a group of five if you want to do a dungeon around your level.

In this guide we’ll cover several useful bits of information for each dungeon in the game. This includes the level requirement (both actual and recommended), what zone it is located in, main and side boss encounters, some important loot drops, and a brief description of the dungeon itself. Most dungeons will take you upwards of an hour or more to complete, but can be well worth it for the experience and potential drops you might find. Get your closest friends together and delve into a dungeon for the best way to enjoy Classic WoW!

WoW Classic Instances By Level

Level
Instance
Type
Group Size (Max)
13-18
Dungeon
5 (10)
17-24
Dungeon
5 (10)
17-26
Dungeon
5 (10)
22-30
Dungeon
5 (10)
24-32
Dungeon
5 (10)
24-32
Dungeon
5 (10)
29-38
Dungeon
5 (10)
29-38
Dungeon
5 (10)
34-45
Dungeon
5 (10)
37-46
Dungeon
5 (10)
41-51
Dungeon
5 (10)
42-46
Dungeon
5 (10)
46-55
Dungeon
5 (10)
50-56
Dungeon
5 (10)
52-60
Dungeon
5
55-60
Dungeon
5 (10)
55-60
Raid
10
55-60
Dungeon
5
58-60
Dungeon
5
58-60
Dungeon
5
60+
Raid
40
60+
Raid
20
60+
Raid
40
60++
Raid
40
60++
Raid
20
60+++
Raid
40
60++++
Raid
40

Ragefire Chasm (Horde)

Ragefire Chasm is the first dungeon available to Horde players. It is located directly in Orgrimmar, making it fairly inaccessible to Alliance players. The dungeon is set inside a volcano filled with fairly weak troggs and orcs, which you’ll kill to reach the powerful demon, Taragaman the Hungerer.

Wailing Caverns

Wailing Caverns is located in The Barrens, making it primarily for Horde players, although Alliance players can run it if they are willing to make the long trip. Inside Wailing Caverns, you’ll find beasts, mutations, and the night elves known as the Serpent Lords. You’ll also help to awaken the night elf Naralex as rests in a deep slumber.

The Deadmines (Alliance)

The Deadmines can be found in Westfall, meaning Alliance players have a much easier time accessing it. The dungeon is set within an expansive mineshaft, ultimately opening up into a large cavern and vessel towards the end. You’ll find humans all over The Deadmines, but you’ll also encounter a few ogres too. At the end you’ll find the sneaky Edwin VanCleef, head bandit of all the thieves you’ve seen so far.

Blackfathom Deeps

Blackfathom Deeps is a sunken temple of Elune found in the Veiled Sea. The dungeon is fairly large, containing several naga, murlocs, and even a few hydras. You’ll slowly explore the temple ruins until you encounter Aku’mai, a pet of the Old Gods. A majority of the temple is found above water, but some of the ruins are only accessible underwater.

Shadowfang Keep

Shadowfang Keep is the dungeon that used to be Baron Silverlain’s noble keep. It is a result of the Archmage, Arugal summoning worgen to protect Dalaran, who in turn ravaged the keep. Now Arugal lives in the keep with the worgen as his pets, but you can also find the ghost of Baron Silverlaine in this spooky castle.

The Stockade (Alliance)

The Stockade is the Alliance counterpart to Ragefire Chasm, as it is located directly in Stormwind City. It is a high-security prison housing several violent criminals, but they’re no longer being guarded. You can clear through the jail to shutdown the prison revolution, but The Stockade doesn’t drop much loot.

Gnomeregan

Gnomeregan is the deserted capital city of the gnomes. The mechanically advanced city was once filled with gnomes, but it was invaded by mutant troggs that were eventually infected (but not killed) with radioactive waste. You’ll kill dozens of troggs and crazed gnomes on your way to eliminating the traitorous Mekgineer Thermaplugg.

Scarlet Monastery

Scarlet Monastery was originally used for priests in Lordaeron, but became the home of the Scarlet Crusade when the undead rose. The Scarlet Crusade fiercely hates any race that is not human, as you’ll find almost exclusively humans throughout the monastery. It is split into four wings, each containing several enemies and bosses.

Razorfen Kraul

Razorfen Kraul was created when the demigod boar Agamaggan fell in battle. His blood created several thorny vine areas in the southern parts of The Barrens. You’ll find endless amounts of quilboars in this dungeon, as they are rumored to be descendants of Agamaggan himself.

Uldaman

Uldaman is Titan vault found buried in the Badlands. They contain the first creation of the Titans, the troggs. Dwarves were created by the Titans when they tried once again, the history of which can be found deep within the vault. You’ll have to clear through countless troggs and stone guardians to reach the heart of Uldaman.

Razorfen Downs

Razorfen Downs is located directly next to Razorfen Kraul and once served as the capital city for the quilboars. This changed when the scourge invaded and turned the city into an undead stronghold. Now you’ll need to take out the remaining quilboars and waves of scourge as you make your way to the heart of the city.

Zul’Farrak

Zul’Farrak is a large troll encampment found in the deserts of Tanaris and is home to both halves of the epic sword, Sul’thraze the Lasher. Explore deep enough through the encampment and you’ll find a powerful demigod waiting in a pool for you. You’ll also need to save a group of adventurers before you ultimately slay Chief Ukorz Sandscalp

Maraudon

Maraudon is a huge dungeon found in Desolace, serving as the final resting place for Zaetar, son of Cenarius the demigod. Zaetar and Theradras, the princess of the earth elementals, created the centaurs, who now protect the sacred burial grounds. Now Princess Theradras grieves deep within the cavern, filled with several noxious elementals that will make the journey a long one.

Temple of Atal’Hakkar

Temple of Atal’hakkar was formed when a group of Gurubashi troll priests were exiled for their efforts to revive Hakkar the Soulflayer, one of the ancient blood gods. They sought refuge in Swamp of Sorrows and constructed a temple to summon Hakkar from. The temple was ultimately smashed by Ysera, the dragon aspect, and is now protected by green dragons and surviving trolls.

Blackrock Depths

Blackrock Depths is one of the largest dungeons in all of Azeroth, home to more than a dozen bosses and encounters. It used to be the capital city for the Dark Iron Dwarves, but instead was invaded by the Firelord, Ragnaros. From Blackrock Depths, Ragnaros now creates golems and uses his draconic minions to carry out his orders. Prepare to spend several hours in the depths if you intend on doing a full clear.

Lower Blackrock Spire

Lower Blackrock Spire is the lower portion of Blackrock Spire, primarily serving as the living quarters of Warchief Rend Blackhand’s Dark Horde. This massive city is also home to ogres, trolls, and even some venomous spiders in the ruins of the city. You’ll need to explore a majority of the barracks and kill countless dark orcs on your way to finding Overlord Wyrmthalak.

Upper Blackrock Spire (10 Man)

  • Level Requirement: 48
  • Recommended Level: 55+
  • Location: Searing Gorge
  • Boss Encounters: Pyroguard Emberseer, Solakar Flamewreath, Goraluk Anvilcrack, Warchief Rend Blackhand, The Beast, General Drakkisth, Jed Runewatcher (rare)
  • Loot Drops:
    • Felstriker, Blackblade of Shahram, Blackhand Doomsaw, Dal’Rend’s Sacred Charge, Dal’Rend’s Tribal Guardian, Finkle’s Skinner, Draconian Deflector, Truestrike Shoulders, Briarwood Reed
    • All T0 Chests, Gauntlets of Elements, Devout Mantle, Pauldrons of Elements, Spaulders of Valor, Lightforge Spaulders
    • Plans: Arcanite Champion, Pattern: Red Dragonscale Breastplate, Recipe: Flask of the Titans, Recipe: Flask of Chromatic Resistance, Chromatic Carapace, Pristine Hide of the Beast 

Upper Blackrock Spire is the upper portion of Blackrock Spire, and is mainly used to house the stronger, more elite orcs of the Dark Horde. These are known as the Blackhand Legion and are significantly stronger than those found in Lower Blackrock Spire. Unlike any other non-level 60 dungeon in the game, Upper Blackrock Spire is actually a 10-man instance and requires attunement. Despite that, it is one of the most popular dungeons in the games for the great loot it provides.

Dire Maul

Dire Maul is the remains of Eldre’Thalas, the Highborne city that held all of Queen Azshara’s most valuable secrets on the arcane arts. The massive dungeon is split into three wings, although only the East Wing is accessible without a key (found on Pusillin in the East Wing). You’ll find dozens of ogres, ghostly highborne, and satyrs on your way to King Gordok. Alternatively, you can opt not to kill most bosses and receive a tribute chest after finishing the dungeon.

Scholomance

  • Level Requirement: 48
  • Recommended Level: 58+
  • Location: Western Plaguelands
  • Boss Encounters: Blood Steward of Kirtonos, Jandice Barov, Rattlegore, Marduk Blackpool, Doctor Theolen Krastinov, Lorekeeper Polkelt, Instructor Malicia, Vectus, Ras Frostwhisper, Lady Illucia Barov, Lord Alexei Barov, The Ravenian, Darkmaster Gandling, Kirtonos the Herald (summoned), Death Knight Darkreaver (summoned for paladin epic mount quest)
  • Loot Drops:
    • Headmaster’s Charge, Alanna’s Embrace, Frightalon, Barovian Family Sword, Staff of Metanoia, Iceblade Hacker, Ancient Bone Bow, Intricately Runed Shield, Shadowy Mail Greaves, Ghoul Skin Leggings, Libram of Divinity, Totem of Sustaining 
    • All T0 Helms, Boots of Valor, Dreadmist Mantle, Shadowcraft Boots, Magister’s Mantle 
    • Bloodmail Set: Bloodmail Belt, Bloodmail Boots, Bloodmail Gauntlets, Bloodmail Hauberk, Bloodmail Legguards 
    • Cadaverous Set: Cadaverous Armor, Cadaverous Belt, Cadaverous Gloves, Cadaverous Leggings, Cadaverous Walkers
    • Deathbone Set: Deathbone Chestplate, Deathbone Gauntlets, Deathbone Girdle, Deathbone Legguards, Deathbone Sabatons
    • Necropile Set: Necropile Boots, Necropile Cuffs, Necropile Leggings, Necropile Mantle, Necropile Robe
    • Pattern: Robe of the Void, Recipe: Flask of Supreme Power

Scholomance is what is left of Caer Darrow, once owned by Lord Alexei Barov and his family. Barov was betrayed by the nefarious wizard, Kel’thuzad, and eventually handed over the crypts to the Lich King to show his loyalty. For his efforts, the Barovs were slaughtered and the crypts are now dedicated to necromancy. Now you’ll find several crazed cultists through the dungeon as you fight your way to the school’s headmaster.

Stratholme

Stratholme is one of the most popular dungeons in the game, and is a key location for the storyline of Prince Arthas. It is in Stratholme where Arthas betrayed Uther Lightbringer by killing subjects he believed to have the undead plague. In addition to the scourge on the Undead Side, some Scarlet Crusaders also inhabit the ruined city, known as the Living Side. The Undead Side is the final half of the dungeon, at the end of which you’ll find the death knight, Baron Rivendare and his skeletal companion.

 

About the Author

Furious

If I'm not working or spending time with the family I'm probably gaming. Some of my favorite recent games I've played are Far Cry 5, World of Warcraft Classic, and 7 Days to Die.
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